In non-New York Fashion Week news, FN paid a visit to Micam, Europe’s biggest footwear trade show in Milan (look for our in-depth coverage in the Feb. 19 issue). Last year saw a push from the fair’s Luxury Hall with 10 brands, including Zegna, Tod’s, Gucci, Fendi and Ferragamo, all taking a stand to support a made-in-Italy campaign. For 2018, Cesare Paciotti has joined the party, while Zegna and Ferragamo have staged a return.

Anew Emerging Designers Hall created plenty of buzz, spotlighting 12 up-and-coming brands from around the world. FN’s top picks? Dondoks Paris, a playful label started by Moulin Rouge cabaret dancers Carmen Cerrillo and Charlotte Calixte, and iRi, a New York-designed, handmade-in-Italy brand that serves up cool sneakers and heels distinguished by their exaggerated, wavelike treads — and Bella Hadid is already a fan.